Fat Friday - Les 3 Brasseurs

(My apologies that the photo is not that appetizing...)

This week's Fat Friday turned out to be a little bit of an adventure, and, I'm sad to say, also a bit of a let down. Our original plan was to eat at the Beer Bistro, but after arriving at a packed house and looking at a good 20 minute wait for a table to free up, we decided to dine elsewhere. At that point, however, it was well after 7, we were starving, and with it being very cold out, I think we were just thinking of what's close and what's fast.

So, we thought we would head up Younge St to The Hard Rock Cafe (and enjoy one of their burgers), but instead stopped to check out the menu at Les 3 Brasseurs on the way. It had been on our list of places to visit, and since the menu looked good and there was no wait, it was decided we'd eat there.

The atmosphere was pretty cool, and they offered plenty of local beers, which we were keen on trying. We settled on the Blonde and Wheat Beers, and decided to split between the two of us a Blonde Beer Burger and Pulled Pork Sandwich. We were a little disappointed that they wouldn't substitute the french fries for onion rings (even after suggesting we pay the difference...), and honestly, the burger and sandwich were not really anything special. Of course, we weren't too sure if that's because we had our hearts set on the Beer Bistro, or if the food just wasn't that great... We might go back to try the pizzas another day, however.

And can I just say thank goodness for the Toronto PATH! It was such a great way to avoid the bitter cold winds blowing along the streets, and do some window shopping along the way. Everything was closed, and there weren't very many people, but I think that just also added to the charm. It seems everything you need is right there...during open hours, of course...